Nevada Revised Statutes 218A.500 – Presiding officer of the Senate
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Whenever the government is administered by the Lieutenant Governor, or whenever the Lieutenant Governor is not acting as the President of the Senate, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate or another appropriate member of the Senate as prescribed by its rules shall serve as the presiding officer of the Senate.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 218A.500
- President pro tempore: A constitutionally recognized officer of the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President. The President Pro Tempore (or, "president for a time") is elected by the Senate and is, by custom, the Senator of the majority party with the longest record of continuous service.
- Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.